A recent ranking of states has been released by US News, evaluating various aspects of each state. The ranking considers a wide range of factors, including crime, infrastructure, and economic opportunities, across 71 different metrics. The results have identified the worst-performing states, with the bottom five being noted as particularly struggling.
For more information on the ranking and the specific states that were ranked as the worst, readers can refer to the full report from US News.
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The ranking is based on scores across 71 metrics, from crime to infrastructure to economic opportunities.
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